BIO 206 (BIO206)

General Characteristic of a Virus CORRECT ANSWER -Can have DNA or RNA, but not both -Have no ribosomes -No ATP-generating mechanism -Are infectious Define: Obligate Intracellular Parasite CORRECT ANSWER Needs a host cell in order to replicate What is a Capsid? CORRECT ANSWER A protein coat that encloses and protects the viruses nucleic acid. -All viruses have capsids What is a Capsomer? CORRECT ANSWER Identical protein sub-units that makeup the capsid. May be made up of one or seve...

microorganisms CORRECT ANSWER organisms that are too small to be seen with an unaided eye microbes in our lives CORRECT ANSWER <1% pathogenic decompose organic waste produces by photosynthesis industrial chemicals fermentation outnumber us What are some eukaryotic cells? CORRECT ANSWER fungi, protozoans, algae What are some prokaryotes? CORRECT ANSWER bacteria, viruses(not a cell) What word describes that microbes are everywhere, all around us? CORRECT ANSWER they are ubiquit...

Exam 3 microbiology notes over antibiotics, genetics, microbial growth, and microbial requirements